The Westchester Table Tennis Center, in Pleasantville, will hold the 1st Westchester Middle-/High-School Table Tennis Championship on Saturday, September 24. Kids will compete in four categories by age: 12 years and under, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. The entry fee is $20 and is due by Sept. 22.
The newly opened Westchester Table Tennis Center at 175 Tompkins Ave is owned by Pleasantville resident Will Shortz, the crossword editor of the New York Times, and managed by Robert Roberts, three-time table tennis champion of the Caribbean. The center has 18 tables, more than 13,000 square feet, a high ceiling, and a relaxing atmosphere. Paddles and balls are provided. It is open seven days a week, starting at 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. on Sunday. A day pass costs $10 for adults, $7 for kids. Annual memberships are available. Lessons are given for a fee. A room with 3,500+ square feet may be rented for parties involving ping-pong and other recreation.
For more information, visit www.westchestertabletennis.com or call 914-741-0738.